Click on the Schedule a One-on-One Session link below any WOOL Team Member's name to schedule a virtual meeting for training or support.
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
General E-mails:
Blackboard - blackboard@winthrop.edu
Instructional Design - instructionaldesign@winthrop.edu
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Kayla Burns - Learning Technologist
Location: 307-J Tillman
Telephone: 803/323-3807
Kayla is currently enrolled in the M.Ed Learning, Design & Technology program. She graduated from Winthrop University with a Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies, concentrating in early childhood, and a double minor in human development and family studies, and community-based learning. With three years of experience in curriculum development and five years in various educational environments, she now serves as a Learning Technologist within the department, where she provides faculty support, training, and developing course content.
Kim Brazzell - Learning Designer
Location: 307-H Tillman
Telephone: 803/323-3841
Kim has been employed at Winthrop for 19 years, after working part-time with the Office of Online Learning, Kim joined the office full-time in 2014. She completed her Masters in Learning Design & Technology from Winthrop University. Kim is a Learning Designer with the department, providing faculty support and training.
Lee Clark - Learning Designer
Location: 307-I Tillman
Telephone: 803/323-2563
Lee has worked in instructional roles in public K-12 schools, as well as administrative and instructional roles in higher education. She spent two and a half years as the Administrative Assistant in the Social Work Department at Winthrop University prior to joining the Winthrop Office of Online Learning in January of 2020. She is currently working on a Winthrop Master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology. She also has a Masters in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason University, as well as a Masters in Political Science and Bachelors in International Relations from Syracuse University. Lee is an Online Learning Technician in the department, providing technical support for the Blackboard LMS and related applications to both faculty and students.
Jane Eckert - Blackboard Administrator
Location: 307-D Tillman
Telephone: 803/323-3391
Jane joined the Office of Online Learning in 2019. She received an A.S in Computer Systems from York College, PA. Jane provides tier 2 technical support for Blackboard Learn and support for the University’s other Blackboard products.
Melanie Justis - Learning Technologist
Location: 307-E Tillman
Telephone: 803/323-2212
Melanie joined the Office of Online Learning in the summer of 2024. She earned her B.S. in Physics from Binghamton University. Before joining Winthrop University, Melanie taught 7th Grade Science. In her spare time, Melanie enjoys vermiculture, making music, and spending time with her cat, Puff!
Kimarie Whetstone - Director of Online Learning
Location: 310 Tillman
Telephone: 803/323-2551
Kimarie earned her PhD in Education online through Capella University. Her specialization is Instructional Design for Online Learning. Kimarie's experience in higher education is in the areas of online learning; instructional design; training; student services; academic advising; and teaching courses in educational technology, management information systems, and computer applications. Her areas of interest include accessibility in online learning, universal design for learning, instructional design for online learning, online learning in higher education, and instructional technology. In her spare time, Kimarie enjoys mentoring, volunteering with church activities, and spending time with family.
